Special Events Manager (0468U), Parking & Transportation - #84796

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Departmental Overview

The UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation Department provides a full range of parking and transportation services, serving a diverse community of more than 42,000 students and 11,000 faculty and staff in the City of Berkeley, at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our Vision

• In support of the University's core academic and public service mission, Parking and Transportation is dedicated to delivering transportation systems that complement long-term growth and development, and enhance and protect the physical attributes of the campus and surrounding area.

Our Mission

• To improve the quality of life for the UC Berkeley community by providing safe, convenient, and well-maintained parking and transportation options, while promoting and facilitating alternative modes of transportation.

Our Goals

• Provide professional and highly responsive customer service.
• Ensure and facilitate vehicular access to the campus.
• Furnish sufficient parking to meet the needs of the growing campus community.
• Engage in proactive planning and development to support the university's long-term plan.
• Forge cooperative partnerships with university and city departments to effect positive change.
• Enable responsible, effective, and efficient use of revenue and resources.
• Maintain optimal condition and safety of campus vehicles, roads, and facilities.
• Disseminate accurate and timely information.
• Administer parking enforcement to protect the parking privileges of permit holders and visitors.
• Implement sustainable transportation alternatives to reduce vehicle congestion and promote clean air.
• Promote continuous improvement of systems, processes, and procedures.

Position Summary

The Parking and Transportation Special Events Manager oversees the Special Events unit which includes supporting the hundreds of events that occur on campus every year as well as overseeing the Loop ADA transportation program and the Parking Attendant program for Parking and Transportation. This position works closely with campus partners and clients to support the parking needs for any large or small event on campus.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/18/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive direction and oversight for all aspects to support campus events, the ADA Loop transportation program, and the stack parking attendant program including personnel and financial administration.
• Confers with broad based constituencies regarding comprehensive event policies, master schedules, and strategic planning.
• Through subordinates, supports a diverse variety of events, ranging from small events with complex guest lists to large, campuswide events requiring coordination of multiple internal and external resources.
• Selects, trains, leads, directs, mentors, evaluates and, as required, takes corrective action with subordinate professional staff.
• Provides guidance to subordinate professional staff on the more complex and sensitive events issues.
• Ensures that client and institutional needs are met by scheduling and providing access to parking and or other transportation means in order to support the event.
• May serve as high level event consultant to senior management.

• Through subordinates, manages the campus Loop ADA program.

  An on campus, on demand transportation service for those who need mobility assistance to attend classes.

• Through subordinates, manages the campus stacked parking program which provides stack parking to increase the parking supply.
• Manages Special Events budget and works closely with clients to make sure billing for both internal and external clients happens in a timely manner.
• Reconciles Special Events financials on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of management principles, policies, concepts and best practices and skill to select, train, mentor, evaluate and, as required, take disciplinary action with subordinate staff.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of event management and production and public relations.
• Strong knowledge of and/or can quickly learn the campus, its vision, mission, goals, programs, policies and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of program management, including comprehensive staff and budget administration.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills to build and foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment and build to maintain good working relationships with all organizational levels and outside constituencies.
• Strong political acumen and skill in judgment, decision-making and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution.
• Strong leadership/management skills, including skills to lead, direct, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
• Strong knowledge of Parking and Transportation space inventory, parking regulations, and operational cycles.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600.00 - $145,700.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.